James Cranston
James Cranston
Born: 9 January 1859, Bordesley, Birmingham, Warwickshire
Died: 10 December 1904, Bristol
Major Teams: Gloucestershire, England.
Known As: James Cranston
Batting Style: Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Left Arm Bowler
Only Test: England v Australia at The Oval, 2nd Test, 1890
Career Statistics:
TESTS
(career)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 1 2 0 31 16 15.50 0 0 1 0
O M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling - - - - - - - - - -
FIRST-CLASS
(career: 1876 - 1899)
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting & Fielding 118 195 20 3450 152 19.71 5 14 49 0
Balls M R W Ave BBI 5 10 SR Econ
Bowling 24 0 19 0 - - 0 0 - 4.75
- Explanations of First-Class and List A status courtesy of the ACS.
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There have been many "one Test wonders" in the history of English
cricket, and it would be pardonable to assume that James Cranston
was discarded after his one appearance based on an unimpressive top
score of 16. In fact Cranston played a vital role in England winning
the 1890 Test series against Australia. Brought into the team at
the last minute to play in the Oval Test, he played two important innings
in a low scoring match. Wisden said that "his defence under very
trying conditions against the bowling of Turner and Ferris was
masterly". England needed just 95 to win in the final innings, but the
scoreboard read 34/4 when Cranston came in to accompany Read.
When he was dismissed, England needed just 12, which they made
with the loss of four more wickets.
Cranston first played for Gloucestershire in 1876 at the age of
17, and was noted for his superb fielding as well as his solid
left-hand batting. He played with an immaculately straight bat,
had an excellent
defence and was a strong driver. He left Gloucestershire in 1883
and played a few games for Worcestershire (1885) and Warwickshire
(1886-87) before either county was awarded first-class status. He
returned to Gloucestershire in 1889. His fielding had declined,
in part due to his increasing weight (not an impediment in a
county side that was led by WG), but his batting had improved to
the extent that he was considered one of the best left-handers in
England. In 1890, there was little between him and Grace in
average and aggregate, and he recorded his highest score of 152.
His career came to an unfortunate end when he suffered a fit on
the field of play in 1891. He recovered sufficiently to play four
more times for Gloucestershire eight years later, but never
achieved the success of 1889 and 1890 (DL 2000).
Last Updated: Friday, 16-Aug-2002 17:48:34 GMT
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